The Distracted Dreamer

Carlene Bauwens
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Get ready to confidently and unapologetically go after dreams! Welcome to The Distracted Dreamer Podcast. Today is the day you’re going to pull your dreams off the shelf and bring them to the forefront of your life. You are never too tired, too busy, too old, too young, too anything to pursue your dreams. Imagine… the joy and excitement of doing what lights you up. Your dreams are yours. No one gets to take them from you and no one gets to chase them - except you. Your dreams are there to guide you, to inspire you and to show you that yes, there is something more in store for you. You see, the size of your dreams don’t matter - it could be running a marathon, reading a book series, perfecting that family recipe, traveling the world, or learning to dance. I’m Carlene Bauwens, entrepreneur,  Life Coach and now host of The Distracted Dreamer podcast. I’m here to show you how to kick distraction to the curb and grab hold of your dreams. Your happiness matters. You have a big, beautiful, amazing life to live. And you've only got one of them. Welcome to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast.

  1. 5D AGO

    #71: The Tiny Winks You're Missing: How Life Quietly Supports You

    Send Carlene a text What if life is quietly supporting you… and you’re just too busy to see it?  In this episode of The Distracted Dreamer, I’m sharing a few recent moments that felt like tiny “winks” — the kind of perfectly timed experiences that remind you you’re not navigating life alone.  Because sometimes the invitation, the connection, or the guidance we need is already right in front of us.  We just have to slow down enough to notice.  KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE  1️⃣ Trust and connection grow when you believe you’re not doing life alone  2️⃣ We’re wired to notice problems but often overlook the good placed in front of us  3️⃣ Support can show up in the most unexpected ways Life might be supporting you more than you realize. The question is: are you noticing? DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram: @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    15 min

  2. MAR 9

    #70: The Empty Nest Shift That Makes You Ask: Who Am I Now?

    Send Carlene a text The empty nest isn’t just about your kids leaving home. It’s about who you are when the house gets quiet. In this episode, I’m sharing what it really feels like to move from being everything to your kids to parenting adult children — and why this season can leave you asking, Who am I now? We’re talking about the grief no one prepares you for, the pride that lives right alongside it, and the push-and-pull of loving your grown kids without holding them too tightly. If you’ve organized your life around motherhood and now find yourself in a quieter house wondering what’s next — not just for them, but for you — this conversation is for you. Because the empty nest isn’t the end of your purpose. It’s the beginning of a new chapter. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Both grief and excitement can live in the same heart — and neither cancels the other out.It’s safe to build a life that includes your grown kids and your own dreams.The empty nest isn’t a loss of identity — it’s the door cracking open to discover what’s next for you.This season may feel tender. But it’s also preparing you for something new. DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram:  @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    15 min

  3. MAR 2

    #69: A Stress Plan: 4 Ways to Take Charge Before It Hits

    Send Carlene a text Most of us try to manage stress when it’s already happening. We see stress as something that just happens to us. But what if it’s something we can prepare for? In this episode, I share a coaching story that completely reframed how I think about high-pressure seasons. Because stressful weeks aren’t the problem — walking into them without a strategy is. Whether it’s a hard conversation with someone you love, an overwhelming stretch of responsibilities and commitments, or a moment you know will activate you, there is a way to prepare your nervous system ahead of time. This episode will help you stop reacting to stress and start leading yourself through it. You can’t eliminate stress. But you can make a plan to manage it — so it doesn’t manage you. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Planning for stress is not fear-mongering — it’s wisdom.Preparing ahead of time makes stressful moments feel lighter and more manageable.Pushing through is not a strategy — planning is.DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram:  @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    17 min

  4. FEB 23

    #68: When Stress Hits: 3 Ways to Regain Control

    Send Carlene a text There are moments when stress doesn’t politely knock — it barges in. Your heart races. Your thoughts scatter. Everything feels urgent. And suddenly, you’re not leading your life… you’re reacting to it. In this episode of The Distracted Dreamer, I’m walking you through what stress actually is, why we default to reactive mode, and three powerful shifts that help you regain control in the moment. This isn’t about eliminating stress or pretending life isn’t heavy. It’s about learning how to manage stress by leading yourself through it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, tense, or stuck in the spiral lately, this conversation will help you steady your nervous system, quiet false urgency, and think clearly again — even when everything feels loud. 3 KEY TAKE AWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: Stress is activation — and activation can be managed.You may not control every event, but you always have influence over your response.Feeling stressed doesn’t mean you’re incapable — it means you care.If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs a little steadiness right now.  DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram:  @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    20 min

  5. FEB 16

    #67: The Science of Slowing Down: Breaking the Produce More Mindset

    Send Carlene a text For years, we’ve been told to produce more, optimize more, multitask more. And somewhere along the way, we started believing our value lives in how much we get done. In this episode, I’m diving into the science of slowing down — and what constant productivity is actually doing to our nervous systems, creativity, and dreams. Because if you’ve been feeling wired, tired, distracted, or disconnected from what you really want… this might be why. We’ll explore the research behind task-switching and switching costs, how chronic low-grade stress keeps your nervous system activated, and why multitasking isn’t the superpower we’ve been told it is. I’ll also share practical ways to break the “produce more” mindset by creating white space, slowing your hurry, and learning to single-task again. If producing more has quietly become tied to your sense of worth, this conversation may gently remind you that you are already worthy — simply because you are. 3 KEY TAKE AWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:  1️⃣ Exhaustion is a symptom of nervous system overload.  2️⃣ Multitasking isn’t helping you move faster — it is training you to break your focus  3️⃣ Your dreams don’t need more effort — they need more space. This isn’t about doing nothing. It’s about slowing down enough to remember what matters — and making room for the dreams that have been waiting for you. DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram:  @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    18 min

  6. FEB 10

    #66: When Letting Go of Success Is the Best Answer

    Send Carlene a text DREAM STUDIO IS OPEN: JOIN HERE What if the bravest thing you could do right now is let go of something that’s working? There’s a moment when everything looks good on paper… but something inside you feels tired, heavy, or quietly out of alignment. In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind a pivot I didn’t plan — stepping back from what was working so I could listen to what my life was asking for next. This episode is a conversation about friction, intuition, and what happens when success no longer fits the season you’re in. I’m walking you through the three biggest lessons that led me to create Dream Studio — and why letting go became the most honest decision I could make. If you’ve been feeling that subtle tug that something needs to change, I hope this episode helps you feel less alone and more trusting of yourself as you take your next step. 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✨ Realizing that friction isn’t a problem — it’s a sign something in you is shifting ✨ Feeling permission to change paths, even when what you’re leaving looks successful ✨ Letting go of the need to explain your pivot to anyone but yourself DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram:  @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    11 min

  7. FEB 2

    #65: How to Pivot When Life Disrupts Your Plans

    Send Carlene a text Let’s face it—life happens. Wherever you are right now, whatever kind of pivot you’re navigating—whether it’s a winter storm, a diagnosis, or a missed deadline—I want you to know this: A pivot doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re still in motion. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal reminder—about trees, power outages, and one family’s resilience—that helped me reframe what it really means to pivot. We’ll walk through four simple but powerful shifts to help you stay grounded, flexible, and connected to what matters most... even when everything else feels up in the air. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: The pivot doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re still in motion.It’s not what changed that matters. It’s how you show up for it.Knowing how to pivot is a skill you can learn.DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram:  @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    13 min

  8. JAN 26

    #64: You’ve Changed. Build Habits That Honor Who You Are Now

    Send Carlene a text Hop on the Dream Studio Waitlist Here Have you noticed that the things that used to work — the food routines, the money habits, the way you moved or worked or dreamed — just don’t anymore? I’ve been there too. In midlife, everything shifts: your energy, your roles, even your dreams. So why do we expect the same habits to keep working? This episode is a gentle invitation to pause, reassess, and ask: what actually supports me in this season? We’ll talk about everything from career transitions to changing family dynamics to that moment when your body says, “Nope, not like we used to.” If you’re feeling the tension between who you were and who you’re becoming, this conversation is for you. Three Takeaways From This Episode: Letting go of habits that no longer serve you creates space for ease and alignmentYou’re allowed to dream from where you are, not where you used to beRelationships grow when we update our roles to match the season we’re inDOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram:  @coach_carlene SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW NOW Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Episode Website

    25 min
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Get ready to confidently and unapologetically go after dreams! Welcome to The Distracted Dreamer Podcast. Today is the day you’re going to pull your dreams off the shelf and bring them to the forefront of your life. You are never too tired, too busy, too old, too young, too anything to pursue your dreams. Imagine… the joy and excitement of doing what lights you up. Your dreams are yours. No one gets to take them from you and no one gets to chase them - except you. Your dreams are there to guide you, to inspire you and to show you that yes, there is something more in store for you. You see, the size of your dreams don’t matter - it could be running a marathon, reading a book series, perfecting that family recipe, traveling the world, or learning to dance. I’m Carlene Bauwens, entrepreneur,  Life Coach and now host of The Distracted Dreamer podcast. I’m here to show you how to kick distraction to the curb and grab hold of your dreams. Your happiness matters. You have a big, beautiful, amazing life to live. And you've only got one of them. Welcome to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast.

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  • Creator
    Carlene Bauwens
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Coach Carlene
  • Show Website
    The Distracted Dreamer